Ventura: Local brief(s)

Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation will consolidate its offices and close its Ventura office permanently on Jan. 31.

The Ventura office at 119 Figueroa St. was mainly used for administrative purposes. By closing the office, the foundation can increase its amount of direct financial assistance to families from $2,500 to $5,000 per family.

The foundation provides financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer who live in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.